So AFS is here to shake loose all shame and get you informed, so you can make the safest and best suited choice for you!
NOTE: please not that there is no form on contraception that is 100%. Please use caution and good judgement when making decisions regarding your sexual health .
Condoms:
Like a little rubber hat for the male in this equation, condoms work by catching sperm as it is released and stopping it from entering the baby making engine of the female.
Pros:
- 98% effective.
- Available in almost every supermarket or drug store.
- You can pick up free condoms from most sexual health clinics.
- Protects against STI's if used correctly.
- No advanced preparation needed to use.
- Various choices. (Latex free, flavored, ribbed... you know!)
Cons:
- 2% ineffective
- Risk of splitting of tearing, rendering the whole thing useless
- Some people are allergic to latex. (Best to ask first to avoid embarrassment later!)
- Damage can occur when used with oil-based lubricants
The Pill
The pill uses synthetic versions of the female hormones to prevent your ovaries from releasing an egg. They can come in packs of three weeks to allow you time off for your period, or as a running cycle.
Pros:
- 99% effective
- Can help regulate and even lighten your periods
- Reduces risk of ovarian, colon and womb cancers
- Can help reduce symptoms of PMS, acne and polycystic ovarian syndrome
- 1% ineffective
- Does not protect against STI's
- The pill must be taken at the same time each day, otherwise an egg may be released and your contraceptive cover is gone.
- May increase blood pressure
- Has been linked to increase risk of thrombosis and breast cancer
Contraceptive Implant
This is what I have! The implant works by inserting a small flexible tube under the skin of your upper arm (inserted by a professional of course!), and slowly releasing progesterone into your body. This hormone things the lining of your womb so a released egg will not fertilize.
Pros:
- 99% effective
- Lasts for 3 years
- Can be easily removed if you are not comfortable with it
- Periods may stop altogether
- 1% ineffective
- Effectiveness varies between people. Periods may stop completely (as in my case), but may infact make them heavier and more painful (as in a friends case)
- People always want to touch it!!
- Needs to be inserted by a needle (but they numb it first so just don't look!)
The Injection
We all know what injections look like, and mot people hate them! So instead, here is a gif of pandas on a slide!
This method involves being injected in either the bottom or the upper arm with progesterone. This treatment can last between 8 to 12 weeks, depending on the type of injection - all which will be clarified by the administrating healthcare professional.
Pros:
- 99% effective
- 8-12 week working period
- Not affected by other medication
- 1% ineffective
- Not always viable to get an injection every 2 months
- side effects may include weight gains and irregular bleedin
- Fertility may take up to 1 year to return after last injection wears off
- Does not protect against STIs
For more information about any of the mentioned contraceptives and many more methods, visit http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/contraception-guide/Pages/what-is-contraception.aspx
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